Ford automotive parts and repair service

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is soliciting bids for Ford automotive parts and repair services for its municipal fleet vehicles through Invitation to Bid #24/25-11. The procurement encompasses parts and repair services for passenger vehicles and pickup trucks ranging from half-ton to one-ton capacities, with a specific requirement for heavy duty Ford truck parts. Bidders must maintain a service center within a 15-mile radius of the Fleet Garage at 263 Olcott Street, Manchester, CT, and provide same-day service with drop-off and pickup capabilities. The contract requires vendors to offer same-day service, deliver parts within one hour of order placement, and provide up to four daily parts deliveries to the Fleet Maintenance Garage and two deliveries to the Police Department Fleet Garage. Bid responses are due by October 21, 2024, at 11:00 am, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom, and the initial contract term will run from December 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025, with potential extensions for four additional one-year periods. Vendors must have Ford-certified technicians with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience and must choose between two parts pricing options: a percentage over dealer cost or a percentage discount off the current price list.

The procurement includes specific compliance requirements, particularly the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance, which applies to contracts exceeding $25,000 in a fiscal year. Bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification Form indicating their status as a "Covered Employer" and confirming wage compliance, with potential exemptions for nonprofit organizations, employers with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts under $25,000. The Town reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors based on the municipality's best interests. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes prevailing wage requirements outlined in detailed documentation from the Connecticut Department of Labor, which mandates specific wage standards, fringe benefits, and occupational safety training. Contractors must submit monthly certified payrolls and ensure workers complete the 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Course for applicable projects. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a substantial municipal fleet maintenance contract with potential multi-year value.